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"Indian Head", complete sharp fancy cancel strike duplexed with "Tom's River N.J., Aug 31, 1887" cds on 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, reverse with Philadelphia (8.31) transit and Miffintown (9.1) marking on reverse; large repaired opening tear and flap replaced, Very Fine appearance, ex-Challenger .

Cole No. JO-116   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Locomotive, of South Hanson Mass., bold strike cancels 2¢ red brown (210), well centered, perfs slightly scissor-trimmed, Very Fine and choice strike of this elaborate fancy cancel which is too large to fit on one stamp.

Cole No. Pi-67   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Man in Coffin, duplexed with "Harrisburg Pa., Dec 6" cds on 3¢ green (U82) entire to Dauphin Pa., Very Fine and scarce; with 2009 A.P.S. certificate.

Cole No. JO-179   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Negative Anchor, bold fancy cancel duplexed with "Cooperstown N.Y., Aug 14 '65" cds on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Stockbridge N.Y.; reduced at left, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Challenger .

Skinner-Eno No. PO-An 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

North-South Handshake, Worcester Mass. positive fancy cancel on 3¢ green (207) , centered left, F.-V.F. and scarce reconstruction era fancy cancel; with 2000 P.F. certificate.

Cole No. HF-5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Large Hallow Five-Point Star, bold fancy cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) , matching sharp "West Hampton, Mass. Nov 15, 69" cds on orange cover to Springfield Mass.; reduced slightly at right with light bend, Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. ST-O 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Star with Center Dot, neat blue strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , pulled perf, matching bold "Jersey Shore Pa. Jul 27" cds on orange cover to Glen Hope Pa.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. ST-D 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Corry, Pa. "Eagle & Shield" fancy cancel, bold strike duplexed with "Corry Pa., Jun 17" cds on small yellow piece.

Skinner-Eno No. PT-E 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Eagle clutching Olive Branch, sharp fancy cancel strike duplexed with slightly indistinct "Woonsocket Falls, R.I. Aug 15 '66" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , nicked at right, on attractive Woonsocket High School 1866 calendar corner card buff cover to South Franklin Mass., Very Fine, ex-Challenger .

Skinner-Eno No. PT-E 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A RARE ON COVER STRIKE OF THIS DESIRABLE FANCY CANCEL.

Shield and Star, well struck fancy cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Madalin N.Y., Aprl 20" cds on cover to Gansevoort N.Y.; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and rare fancy cancel, ex-Mitchell .

Skinner-Eno No. PS-C 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Madalin N.Y. was a small settlement that in 1872 along with Upper Red Hook Landing was incorporated into current day Tivoli. Current population is only 1,012 for the area.

Shield and Stars, crisp strike duplexed with "Fort Plain, N.Y., 14 Dec 1861" cds cancels well-centered 3¢ rose (65) , couple trivial short perfs, on orange cover to Schenectady N.Y., Very Fine and choice, ex-Eno, Challenger ; signed Ashbrook noting early rose shade.

Skinner-Eno No. PS-ST 55   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Shield with "U" within Rays, clear strike duplexed with "North Andover, Mass. Feb 12" datestamp (Lincoln's Birthday) on 1888 cover to New York City; slightly reduced at top for display, bit of flap missing, fresh and Very Fine.

Cole No. SH-123   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Shield with Stars, choice complete strike ties 24¢ gray lilac (78) , red "Paterson N.J. Aug 20" on 1867 yellow cover to Cheetham, England, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' Aug 21" credit exchange cds, Manchester (8.31) arrival backstamp; bit of backflap missing, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Arch, Kramer .

Skinner-Eno No. PS-ST 19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

Odd Fellows Three Links, Seeing Eye and Crossed Arrows, choice fancy cancel strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins to touched, matching "Canton Mi. Jan 9" cds on buff Buchanan Carroll cover to New Orleans, Very Fine, ex-Judd (note on back), Gabriel, Eubanks ; with 1989 P.F. certificate.

Skinner-Eno No. FR-N Mb 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A CHOICE CLEAR STRIKE OF THE CANTON MASONIC FANCY CANCEL ON A BEAUTIFUL COVER.

Canton's postmaster is well known for his fancy cancellations, including a Lyre, Star in Rope Circle, Negative Star, Negative "Paid 3", Christian Cross and an unusual Open Triangle, as well as the star used as a Confederate Postmaster's Provisional. This is the most elaborate of the Canton designs.

Waterbury, Ct. "A" fancy cancel, solid strike duplexed with "Waterbury Con., Jun 21 '66" double-circle postmark ties on 1866 cover to Saugatuck, Conn; light crease at top left and hinge-reinforced backflap tears, Very Fine, Rarity RRR, ex-Matthies, Houser ; with 1990 P.F. certificate.

Rohloff No. K-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

ONE OF THE FINEST WATERBURY LETTER "A" TYPE K-2 COVERS RECORDED.

Waterbury, Ct. "Rosette" Seven-Segment fancy cancel, bold strike duplexed with partial "Waterbury Conn., Feb 12" cds on yellow cover with fancy green frame design to Woodbury Conn.; edge tear at right, otherwise Very Fine and scarce cancel, Rarity RR .

Rohloff No. P-9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Waterbury, Ct. "W" fancy cancel, clear strike duplexed with "Waterbury Con., May 18 '66" double-circle datestamp ties 2¢ rose (65) on orange cover to New York City; tiny edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce, Rarity RRR.

Rohloff No. K-14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Encircled "C" in Star of David, duplexed with "Seester, cook Co., Ills., Jul 7, 1887" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to Milwaukee Wisc.; couple light card creases, an Extremely Fine gem cancel use.

Whitfield No. 5559   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Script "D" in Fancy Ring, perfect sharp strike cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire, matching sharp "High Point, N.C. Dec 14" cds to Chester S.C.; opening tear, an Extremely Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. LS-D 10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

"Harry" in Grid, perfect bold fancy cancel duplexed with "Ann Arbor, Mich. Dec 8" cds tie 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Columbus Oh., Dec. 8th 1884 arrival backstamp; cover and stamp restored at right and top, rare and Fine appearance.

Whitfield No. 4513   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

The is an exceptionally rare Ann Arbor Mich. cancel made for postmaster Harry C. Nichols, unlisted by Cole. Nichols made a variety of cancels including negative "H" in Star, "H" in oval grid, "HN" between bars, "HCN" and "I AM H N" for I am Harry Nichols.

"L.B." in Octagonal Grid, clear strike on 3¢ dull red (26) , some minor toned perfs, matching "West Hartford Ct. Nov 13" cds on yellow cover to Mt. Holyoke Seminary, South Hadley Mass., Very Fine and scarce.

Skinner-Eno No. LC-L 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Outlined "US", sharp blue strike duplexed with sharp "Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sep 4" cds ties 3¢ rose, F grill (94) on yellow cover to Bellefonte Pa.; tiny edge tear, Very Fine and rare Wyoming territory fancy cancel, ex-Challenger .

Whitfield No. 5099   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

New * Boston, Mass "Jany 8", mostly clear strike of blue fancy framed postmark with manuscript dating and matching pen strokes canceling 3¢ deep orange brown (10A) , four margins, on 1852 blue folded letter to Springfield Mass.; 3¢ tears and creasing, otherwise Very Fine appearance.

Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

"PAID", sharp strikes cancel 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) , matching sharp "St. Johnsbury Centre, Vt. Aug 14" cds on cover to Rockville Conn., includes piece with "St. Johnsbury, Aug 13, 1862" dateline; reduced slightly at right, couple stamp flaws, Very Fine, this could possibly be a prepaid way fee use.

Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1851 (Dec. 31) Zevely Circular of "Post Office Stamps", blue printed circular headed "Post Office Stamps, Engraved on Wood, By E.S. Zeverly, P.M." by Mr. Chas. M. Willard illustrating the Ludlow postmark and other rating handstamps, mailed with red "Ludlow, Mass. Mar 3" cds with attached "Paid" below, addressed to the Postmaster at Marionville Pa., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,000 - 1,500.